Toddler Teacher/Pre-School teacher

The Colonie Youth Center has an opening for a qualified Toddler Teacher/Pre-School teacher to work in a daycare center at the Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colonie, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, supervise and implement the program for the class in accordance with
• the policies and philosophy of the center.
• Create and implement a play-based, developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum for toddlers.
• Plan weekly lesson plans with the Assistant Teacher.
• Practice effective classroom management techniques, including the arrangement of
• the classroom learning environment.
• Create the program to meet the needs of each child's interests, needs, special talents and individual style.
• Build positive relationships and maintain open communication with parents and families about their child's behaviors and development.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff.
• Work effectively to share responsibility in the classroom and provide direction when needed.
• Participate in training programs and conferences.
• Responsible for completing 15 hours of professional development/ training within the first 6 months of employment, and 30 hours of professional development/ trainings every 2 years, as mandated by The Office of Children and Family Services. Online and in-person training opportunities will be provided.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Plan and implement annual parent/teacher conferences. Also, to be available for conferences with parents when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality with information regarding children and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, in the field of Early Childhood Development and Education or related field.
• Have professional experience working with young children.
• Must be able to meet the Professional Standards set forth by the center.
• Must hold a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field, as required by

NYS OCFS.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

• CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field as required by NY OCFS.
• Have professional experience working with young children.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting
• Sitting on the classroom floor.
• Daily cleaning and other maintenance of the classroom.
• Assisting children with accidents and clothing changes as needed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Experience:

Toddler care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person